It is getting much harder for homeowners to argue that blinds for their windows are superior to that of plantation window shutters. Yet even though window shutters are the superior choice when compared to low-budget blinds, Sun City residents can still find homeowners and buildings using them. Even though many reports and experts say that adding window shutters to a home can increase its resale value in the future, many individuals are not switching their old blinds to new window shutters. People living with window blinds is still quite common in many instances.
Older Homes that Have not Upgraded
One of the biggest issues with homeowners not upgrading their low-budget blinds to high quality window shutters is that many older homeowners still use them. They have been using the same or similar styled blinds for years, and they do not see a reason to change now. This could just be an issue where a homeowner does not understand the benefits of owning window shutters when compared to their low-budget blinds. Sun City residents might think increased property value is the only benefit to upgrading their blinds to shutters, but some people have no intention of selling their home, making it not a pressing issue for them.
Cheaper Homes being Made with Low-budget Blinds
One of the biggest selling points used by blind manufactures and home buildings for still using low-budget blinds is the simple fact that their upfront costs are cheaper, bring the price of the new home or apparent down when compared to homes that are built with window shutters. When it comes to low-budget blinds, Sun City home builders should know that the materials used to make low quality blinds are cheap to produce because they do not last as long as high quality materials used in window shutters. Even though they might cost cheaper initially, it is going to cost more for homeowners who have to replace their blinds at some point in the future, which is not at all uncommon.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
